Joanie's Cafe - Palo Alto

I ordered the Mexican scramble at this restaurant and it was quite tasty. I requested to swap the paprika for jalapenos, which made it even better. It was a bit expensive, but the restaurant itself was lovely and peaceful.

They have added a quantity in the free escaping area, which is very pleasant, especially beautiful at the weekend, as there is a farmer market right in front of the caffe. despite more tables, service stays fast and friendly. many decisions on the menu, and eating is always good and tasty.

Food is pretty good, plenty of options to choose from. The servers were very pleasant and wait time was reasonable for a Saturday morning. I only rated it a 3 because there is no option for a 3.5. The prices were quite a bit higher than other breakfast spots (although this is in Palo Alto), so I can't quite rate it a 4. If the syrup was warmed up and the butter softened, maybe it could have been bumped up to a 4 maybe. I did like that they had a combo option with 2 eggs, bacon/sausage, French toast/pancakes, potatoes/hash browns, and fruit. We spent about $45 not including tip for what you see plus two coffees.

This place is great for brunch. I haven't gone for lunch yet, but love everything I have had on the brunch menu. Coffee and espresso drinks are both great. The staff is super friendly and always on top of things, especially with the coffee refills. Reasonably priced for the quality of food. They also have covered and heated outdoor seating.

When we arrived at the restaurant, it was not very crowded. However, the host appeared to be very stressed and seated three adults at a small table for two. I noticed that there were five more tables occupied when I walked by. The food was delicious. While I didn't particularly enjoy my dish (brettone), my friends loved their meals and we all agreed that the Hawaiian toast was amazing. I would definitely consider returning for dinner.